UNDERWORKED

Etymology

Adjective

underworked (comparative more underworked, superlative most underworked)

Ineffectively or inadequately utilized.

The malicious boss thought that all of his employees were underworked.

Source: Wiktionary


UNDERWORK

Un`der*work", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Underworked or Underwrought (; p. pr. & vb. n. Underworking.]

1. To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine. But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought his lawful king. Shak.

2. To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden.

3. To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.

Un`der*work", v. i.

1. To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson.

2. To do less work than is proper or suitable.

3. To do work for a less price than current rates.

Un"der*work`, n.

Definition: Inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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